Luke 2:26

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

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Other Translations for Luke 2:26

BSB
The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
AKJV
And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
CPDV
And he had received an answer from the Holy Spirit: that he would not see his own death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
ERV
And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
NHEB
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
SMT
And it was intimated to him by the Holy Spirit, not to see death, before he should see the Christ of the Lord.

Commentary for Luke 2:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 2:26
Summary
Divinely revealed promise of witnessing redemption
Event
Promise revealed to Simeon
Estimated Time Period
c. 6 BC
Category
Promise